Prize medal of the state trade exhibition in Stuttgart - Karl I

€364,300.00
LocationWürttemberg, Kingdom of
Year1881
TypeAward medals › Agricultural and industrial awards
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight51.29 g
Diameter45.2 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeKarl Schwenzer
Reference(s) KR Med 3#35, Ebner#112
Obverse descriptionBust facing right.
Obverse letteringKARL KÖNIG VON WÜRTTEMBERG SCHWENZER
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTwo female figures: the figure on the left is kneeling with a distaff in one hand in front of the one on the right, to which she is stretching her left hand. She crowns the kneeling woman with her right hand and holds a cornucopia in her left. Behind them are objects that indicate various trades, such as a cog wheel, compass, ruler, anvil, but also an ancient vase and a column with the bust of Minerva, the patron goddess of crafts and trades. The Württemberg coat of arms below in exerguue with oak and laurel branches to the sides.
Reverse letteringWÜRTTEMB. LANDES-GEWERBE-AUSSTELLUNG IN STUTTGART 1881 K. SCHWENZER
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverStaatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date)
Mintage1881  - - 60
Catalog ID6326848140
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